I'm back!

     Today is the first day since Monday that I've felt able to do anything normal, or creative. I caught a cold last week that has really sapped my strength. I went to town Monday, bought OTC cold and cough medicines and have been in a fog since then, sleeping whenever possible between coughing fits. Unfortunately, my DH now is sick and being the big baby. He actually got to go to the doctor for prescription drugs - I hope he gets better faster.
    I did finish knitting a pair of socks (I think the first foot was done by Monday morning.) These are Spiral-striped socks in Patons Kroy Socks Ragg Shades, color Grey Brown Marl (I liked the red part). The yarn is 75% washable wool and 25% nylon. I used US2 double- pointed bamboo needles, set of 5. I have very little yarn left, I hope I can get a little modular heart pincushion out of the remnants. Here's a picture of my socks.

 

I changed the pattern to quit the lace part on the sole after doing the heel. I did the heels with wrap and turn stitches but it's not my usual heel method. Of course, now that they are finished, the weather will get much warmer. I'm anxious to get to the farmhouse - maybe tomorrow.